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© 2001 Directed Electronics, Inc.
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check the following:
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
No Power.
Make sure the VCR is on and connected to an operating
power source; check the remote for “good” batteries.
Videocassette cannot be inserted.
Press
EJECT
to see if a cassette is already in the VCR.
Make sure the videocassette is window-side up, with the
arrow pointing toward the VCR.
No picture, distorted picture
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Try another videocassette to see if it plays back
playback.
properly.
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Press
TRK
up or down to adjust the picture.
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Set INPUT MODE on TV to AUX IN, VIDEO or EXTERNAL.
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Make sure the TV is working properly.
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If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try
using a video head cleaner cassette.
No TV broadcast picture.
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Check all connections between VCR and TV.
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Make sure TV is on.
Streaks (noise) on a taped program.
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Press
TRK
up or down to adjust the picture.
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Check all connections.
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View another videocassette to see if it plays back
properly.
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If the problem occurs on more than one tape, try
using a video head cleaner cassette.
Streaks (noise) or jitter with
Press
TRK
up or down to adjust the picture.
the VCR in Still mode.
Streaks (noise) on a taped program.
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Check if the VCR is in Still mode.
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Check if the cassette has been rewound.
The VCR motor continues to run
This is normal; the video heads run for five minutes even
after STOP is pressed.
even after a cassette has been stopped.
